These caffeine levels are based on 1 cup (8 ounces) of each beverage, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food database1: Along with antioxidants, like the anti-inflammatory compound chlorogenic acid2, Singh says coffee also has beneficial impacts3 on brain health, fatty liver, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. In fact, research shows women who drink two to three cups of coffee each day have less body fat than infrequent coffee drinkers. Tea also has many health benefits, from soothing nausea to managing headaches and easing digestive discomfort. Similar to coffee, tea is also high in anti-inflammatory properties, like antioxidants. Some studies have also linked the catechins in green tea to cardiovascular health4. Summary: Coffee and tea both contain health benefits, like anti-inflammatory antioxidants. They also support the brain, the heart, and metabolism. Tea may have more soothing properties than coffee. Both coffee and tea can count toward your daily intake of water. However, you should still balance them with adequate water intake; otherwise, they can lead to dehydration, integrative medicine doctor Bindiya Gandhi, M.D., previously told mbg. 4
